When it comes to finding a job and getting hired, knowing your Strengths and Weaknesses is very important. By fully understanding and realizing the areas that get you ahead you can showcase them in order to get the job. By having an idea of the areas which you are weak or falling behind in, will […]
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5 Questions to ask at a job interview
Job interviews are a way for potential employers to get to know more about applicants and discover what they offer and bring to the table. However, job interviews are also an ideal platform for job applicants to ask questions that can provide them with insights into their potential employer’s company, operations and also the finer […]
Five Top Tips to Face a Job Interview Successfully…
So you saw the vacancy advertisement on Dreamjobs.lk and then you applied. After some time you are invited to face an interview. Below we feature Five Top Tips to Face Job Interviews: 1. Do you Research This is critical to getting through the interview. You should, first of all, read up all about the position […]
Is Remote Working here to stay?
Since the dawn of the Covid-19 global Pandemic the concept of remote working or work from home (WFH) has very much evolved to become part of the modern norms and conventions of the modern workplace. Can I work from home? This most likely depends on the type of work you do. Some industries such as […]
Sri Lanka’s Brain Drain – A boost for local job seekers?
According to the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment Sri Lanka’s labour migration has increased by 286 per cent (year-on-year) in the last two decades. As of May 2022, the total number of individuals that have migrated from Sri Lanka to secure foreign employment through the routes of self-employment and licensed foreign employment firms was […]
The Future of Recruitment
The recent global impact of conflicts, climate change and the Covid-19 Pandemic has turned the world on its head as everyday more and more industries encounter obstacles that they must overcome in order to succeed. In an increasingly technology driven world, the future of recruitment also looks set to reach out to technology in order […]
Foreign Employment as a Path to Migration
According to the International Organization for Migration, approximately 200,000 skilled and unskilled workers migrate from Sri Lanka to destinations across the Middle East (80%), Europe, Japan, Korea and more annually. There are roughly over two million Sri Lankan migrant workers presently employed across the world. When will this Pandemic End? With the Delta and Omicron […]
Preserving The Status Quo: Government Jobs In Sri Lanka In 2022
Quite recently, we addressed the question: What Jobs Are Better Than Government Jobs In Sri Lanka? The public sector in Sri Lanka has proven to be the backbone of an economy that is struggling to get back on its feet. The current budget therefore takes into consideration the importance of keeping the public servants satisfied. […]
What Jobs Are Better Than Government Jobs In Sri Lanka?
Traditionally, government jobs in Sri Lanka have been the most sought after in the public sector. Yet, there appears to be a change in the tide, with a newer generation having a different worldview compared to that of their parents. Having said that with changing times and the ever-evolving needs of a young and ambitious […]